The Guyana Defence Force Coast Guard, at approximately 0630 hours on Thursday, April 11, 2024, executed a successful rescue operation, saving five individuals from the cargo vessel AMAYA.
The vessel, laden with a cargo of cement and stone, encountered distress when it began taking in water around 0400 hours.
Reports indicated that the incident occurred after the vessel had been grounded on a sandbank from approximately 2230 hours the previous evening. While awaiting high tide to facilitate departure from the sandbank, rough water conditions caused the vessel to start taking water onboard, prompting the crew to seek assistance.
The Coast Guard responded and upon arrival, it was observed that the vessel was sinking.
Following the rescue operation, all 5 crew members were safely extracted and transported to Headquarters Coast Guard.
The incident occurred approximately 5.2 nautical miles off Leonora on the West Coast of Demerara.
